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Monday, October 8, 2018

Paige LandryI finally made it. I graduated nursing school, and I found the perfect job. Things were great until a tornado blew through the emergency room, turning my life upside down. I don’t know if I can ever go back to the way things were before. Tornado survivors have a choice to rebuild, or pack up and move away. I’m twenty-two, and I know that one day I want the American dream: a husband, 2.5 kids and a white picket fence. But that’s the thing with rebuilding.

What happens when the next tornado hits? Will I be blown away again?

DH RhoadsAdrenaline. It’s fueled me since I was thirteen. It’s what I discovered while I chased tornadoes across Oklahoma. It’s what I craved on combat missions in helicopters in Afghanistan. It’s what I lived for, until one day when everything changed. Now, adrenaline is my drug. It numbs me when the memories become too much to bear. It reminds me that I don’t deserve a wife, 2.5 kids and a white picket fence. I’ve seen what tornadoes do to white picket fences. It’s ugly.

I’m the tornado. I’ve already destroyed one family. Don’t chase me.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hazel lives in Tampa Bay, Florida. She's a proud Army veteran, and her greatest loves include her family, lip gloss, Diet Coke, and the beach.

Aspen and Emma live on the cusp of two worlds. One side is a soul-sucking drag filled with micro-managing bosses and insomnia. On the other, life unfolds on a razor's edge as they discover they are more than what they seem, marked by the Fae and bound to the Shadows.

Abducted to the Shadows and turned into unwilling pawns of the Fae’s creation, they are forced to participate in the Wild Hunt. In this deadly world, few can be trusted, including charismatic Liam, Prince of the Shadows and Gerard, the mysterious Wild Hunt trainer, who claim they want to end it. Forced to trust the enemy, they must choose: work together and possibly end the Hunt forever—or each play her own game of survival and win at all costs.

Shadow
Bound is an amazing new series filled with drama, and danger...as
well as the potential for a romance ;) When Emma and Aspen are
abducted and awake in a strange new world, their new life threatening
journey begins. In the Shadows is where these two women will learn
their fate. Will they rise to the challenge, and kick fates ass, or
will they crumble and die?

The
story behind Shadow Bound is a world of fae that live in a cloaked
society on earth. Some live among us, and some are bound to the
Shadows. When fae dilute their blood line with humans, those
half-breeds are considered lesser fae and are outcasts. Most if not
all do not know their true heritage but are marked with what they
believe as a birth mark. The humanettes, as they are referred to, all
have magical properties, but some are more pronounced than others.
The in depth portrayal of the fae is quiet intriguing, and unique for
this reader. The fae come in many forms, as we find out during Emma
and Aspen's ordeal. And the true nature of their abduction was for
the two women to fight to the death in a yearly ritual called the
Wild Hunt.

Emma
and Aspen, strangers to each other, share a unique attribute, they
are both half fae. The magic from their marks revealed their fae
strength which is why they were chosen for the Wild Hunt. Over the
next few weeks, they are trained for combat, all while coming to
terms with what they really are. The transformation, and their
abilities is phenomenal! Each woman possessing a strength different
from the other, giving the reader an exciting anticipation for the
battle! Emma was captured by Liam's people, and Liam is the nephew to
the evil Ansel, who chose Aspen. The two are at odds, to say the
least, and Liam is desperate to win the hunt and end the hunt once
and for all. Ansel and Liam's history is very painful and treasonous,
not only between them but to the fae kind. The constant battle
between good and evil will never end until Liam finds out how to
permanently stop Ansel. The entire story from beginning to end was
captivating. I rooted for Emma, and empathized with Aspen through and
through. I believe these two women will take everyone by surprise and
bring Ansel down for good!

If
you want a story that will just tug at your heart strings, and give
you an amazing ride, then this is the book for you! Ansel will
forever regret looking down on a humanette.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Natasha and Skylar are sisters...and witches. They are hellbent on gaining as much power as they possibly can. Nothing, including the two men hunting them, will stand in their way.

Logan Archer and Chase Jamison have been hunting the Bodrova sisters for quite some time. Their hunt is about to heat up in ways they could never imagine.

Who will win the power struggle in this dark, erotic fantasy?

Book is intended for an audience of 18+ only.

He has waited twenty-one years for this moment. Twenty-one years, biding his time. Waiting for the chance to enact his plan. For revenge.

Chase Jamison had been happy when his life was destroyed. When the woman he loved was taken from him. Half-human, half-demon, he spent the next two decades locked away learning about his demon side and plotting his revenge on the man who had ripped his life apart, his best friend.

Harmony Archer was raised unaware of the secrets she held deep inside of her. She was blissfully unaware of the darker side of the magic that her mother yielded on a daily basis.

Would darkness and evil be released when Chase revealed who he really was? Or would it bind them together in ways they never thought possible?

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

As a child who moved frequently, Kitka made friends easily with the characters in books. She would read everything she could get her hands on: from Shakespeare to Anne Rice to Johanna Lindsey to Judy Blume. She always dreamed of joining their ranks as an author. Having written for decades, she has finally found the courage to start sharing her dark, often paranormal, romantic works with the rest of the world. Her wife puts up with obsessively talking about her books and her two children encourage her all the way.

Making a home for herself with her two kids and husband in the Buckeye state Kat spends her time writing and listening to music. Writing since she was 12, she enjoys bringing romances to life.

Monday, July 23, 2018

When truckstop diner cook and mediocre bowler Herb Knudsen becomes a vampire, his once simple life gets a bit more complicated.

Herb’s not even sure how it happened. He wasn’t bitten by a vampire, which means there’s no one around to help him learn the ropes. With no one to guide him, Herb fumbles into his newfound abilities, courting disaster with every step.

Despite learning each new lesson the hard way, being a vampire isn’t all bad. He’s stronger, a little sexier, and a heck of a lot better at bowling. Even Lois, the girl of his dreams, is starting to notice him. But he can’t drink beer, the bodies are piling up, and his best friend Dallas isn’t just getting suspicious – he’s getting jealous.

When Lois is caught in the middle of the two friends' escalating rivalry, keeping his dark secret becomes the least of Herb's concerns.

Booze, bowling, bake sales, bar fights, babes, blood and karaoke... Who would have thought that being undead would make life so exciting?

Trappersville,
WI is a small town filled with people that have little to do but
bowl, drink, and fish, so when Herbert Knudsen, the towns loser
suddenly becomes good at bowling, and starts actually looking good,
something ain't right. Tune in for when socially awkward meets suave
and sophisticated.

For
a small town like Trappersville, Herb is a mere speck in a tiny pond.
But when luck strikes Herb, he goes from being invisible to the Bay
City Bowlers Champion! Herb was accidentally made a vampire. Why
Herb? Well, why not! Herb lives a simple life as a fry cook at
Robbie's Diner, has a best friend in Dallas who is a ladies man, and
is in love with Lois, the waitress who doesn't even know Herb exists.
Herb always lived in the shadow of his best friend Dallas, until he
began his transformation into a vampire. He lost the belly fat,
became stronger, and faster, in turn grew his self confidence ten
fold. Herb seems like the underdog that deserves to win the lottery,
sort of guy. He has always been nice and gentle unlike his
counterpart Dallas, whom always went home with the girl. Dallas was
full of himself to say the least. In times, it almost appears that
Dallas is purely friends with Herb to make himself feel more sexy or
likeable perhaps? Cause frankly the douche is always making fun of
Herb, little jabs to his self confidence, appearance, lack of
experience with the ladies. I really fucking despise this guy, so
when Herb grows out of his awkwardness, I am rooting for Dallas to
fall flat on his ass!

The
story was entertaining to say the least. I can't say I've ever read a
paranormal book that entails the main character being turned via
mosquito, lol. I like the realism the town and characters have vs
your typical PNR book. This stories world is not built with layers of
the underworld, nor is it seeking a champion, it's everyday life and
people with a twist. It's a town and people that we all can relate
to. Not to copy what other reviewers have said already, but how can I
not? Herb is the best unlikely vampire hero you'll ever meet! Herb
has real anxiety, but now with his vampiric abilities he finally has
the grace and strength to face his life long fears. I really enjoyed
reading Wisconsin Vamp, and I can't wait to continue on with the
series!

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

My introduction to Koenig was thrilling! Meeting at the Twin Cities Author Event in the Mall of America, Koenig pulled me into her Secrets and Lies series with such enthusiasm, that I could not resist buying the whole set! Each copy is signed, and just dying for a loving home. Although parting with them will be difficult, being selfish is a crime, especially with books (in my opinion). So without delay, here is a small bit about each book. Following the author bio, you will find how to enter. Good luck!

Complicated, Secrets and Lies Book 1

Mia Ryan has learned the hard way that her choices can have horrible consequences. Taking an offer that was supposed to get her life back on track was nothing but a ploy. To keep the ones she holds dear safe, she's forced to finish what she started, without any hope of finding out why she was targeted in the first place. Though Mia has Ethan by her side, she can't seem to believe in him, especially since most of his life remains a mystery.

Ethan Fitzgerald has done everything in his power to prove to Mia that she can trust him, but it never seems to be enough to convince her to drop the last wall around her heart. With deep and dark secrets lurking around every corner, he has his own plan to keep Mia from any danger, but it may just shatter their love forever.

There are so many questions – with even more shocking answers – and when Mia uncovers the truth, nothing will ever be the same...Conflicted, Secrets and Lies Book 2

Mia Ryan was on the path to make all her dreams come true. Her life was everything she wanted it to be; until one fateful night changed everything – leaving her broken and without direction. Nearly a year later, she still has little faith in anyone or anything. Desperate to reclaim her life’s ambition, she takes an unexpected offer that promises to solve all her problems. But as Mia moves forward, she’s faced with obstacles she couldn’t have foreseen. The biggest of them lies within the mystery of Ethan Fitzgerald; a man who affects her like no other, but who she should avoid pursuing, at all costs.

On a mission himself, Ethan Fitzgerald didn’t care who he pissed off on his road to fulfill his mother’s dying wish. He relied on himself, and was closed off to the world around him – until Mia Ryan walked through his door. Normally one to avoid messy emotions, Ethan’s world is turned upside down by Mia, and he can’t seem to get enough of her.

There are lines you can cross that will change the course of your life forever …Concealed, Secrets and Lies Book 3

Mia Ryan's past and present are about to collide in startling ways, leaving her to question everything she's ever known about herself.

After a shocking turn of events that revealed some mind-blowing secrets, Mia becomes more determined than ever to take back her life from the darkness that's consumed her. In her pursuit for answers, she quickly discovers that parts of her past, which have always been a mystery, might be the key to saving the ones she loves...and the man that stole her heart.

Ethan Fitzgerald knows that things are never what they seem. Taking down his father's empire wasn't supposed to be a challenge-that was before Mia Ryan waltzed through his door. Forever changed by a love that reignites his purpose in life, Ethan is willing to do whatever it takes to protect Mia, and his enemies know it.

In this edge of your seat finale of the Secrets and Lies series, the stakes are higher than they've ever been before. Can Mia and Ethan's relationship withstand the malicious forces threatening them, or is letting go the answer that saves them and the ones they love? Everything comes at a cost-and it might just be true love.About The Author

M. M. Koenig was born and raised in Minnesota. She now lives in the Twin Cities area with her loving dog Marley. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors of Science in Sociology.

M. M. Koenig enjoys being active and has a variety of interests that coincide with her passion for life. Always one to try new things, she has acquired a variety of skills. Her sarcastic nature and multitude of experiences tend to find their way into her novels.

When she has free time and isn't writing, she spends as much time as she can with friends and family. To fuel her soul, she is constantly looking for new music, movies, and books to keep the writer's block at bay.Stalk the author on FBTwitter Instagram

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Jillian's
first assignment for the League could be her last. Mystic Bayou is
wary of outsiders, and she has difficulty getting locals to talk to
her. And she can't get the gruff town sheriff, Bael Boone, off of her
back or out of her mind. Bael is the finest male specimen she's seen
in a long time, even though he might not be human. Soon their
flirtation is hotter than a dragon's breath, which Bael just might
turn out to be....

Mystic
Bayou, LA is a special and unique town, one that the League of
Interspecies Cooperation has its eye on. In an effort to uncover
their secret for the blissful interspecies relations, the League
sends in Jillian, one of their top recommended anthropologists to
conduct a study on the residents. Jillian has worked her whole life
for this opportunity and is elated about the new assignment, but will
her research subjects be as enthusiastic about her as she is them? In
an attempt to find Mystic Bayou's secrets, she uncovers more than
what she bargained for! Will Jillian rise to the challenge, or will
she run scared with her tail between her legs?

Doctor
Jillian Ramsey arrives in Mystic Bayou with an open mind and almost a
virgin like purity to her. She is smart and inquisitive, but when it
comes to the social aspect of things, she is clueless. When she meets
Mayor Zed and Sheriff Bael, she pretty much knows right off the bat
how well her stay will be. The comedic circumstances, and
interactions with others had me laughing right in Chapter One. The
detailed descriptions of the smells, textures, and people came in
just the right dose, as well as timing. Jillian does the best she can
on such short notice, being as she was sent there last minute in
place of Doctor Montez, her mentor and the head shit. But as Jillian
begins her interviews with various town folk/shifters, she begins to
show her true personality, which is quite annoying at times. She is
very stubborn and wants to do everything herself, even though she has
no idea how dangerous of a position she is in, and once she gets
involved with the love interest, she pretty much blows off all the
personal stuff he tells her. Now add a murder, then another, oh
wait...one more. Instead of being concerned for her welfare, Jillian
plugs away like that doesn't change shit, and gets angry with love
interest when he wants to protect her! Fuck woman, you had your good
points, now you're coming off like a douche! My perception of Jillian
is not nice but her irritating self made the story what it is, so in
my book it's all good. Now Bael, he is the love interest for Jillian.
First off, he totally makes up for Jillian's sass, cause OMG! Bael is
for real, sensitive, masculine, a lover and a fighter, and no shit
sitting on a pile of lucky charms! Bael for sure has a brooding,
tall, dark and handsome thing going on, but once Jillian gets in, he
is all mushy inside, lol. I really loved Bael, all of him! And the
town's people were so funny, and quirky, that they fit the bill for
what this towns vibe was going for.

The
story and plot was not to off the beaten path for the overall feel of
the book. The plot has it's danger, but it wasn't to over the top,
and fell right in line with what Jillian had uncovered. Jillian and
the towns back story came into play throughout the book, which gave
the story a nice depth to it that I was pleasantly surprised by. As
far as happy endings, I was conflicted because Jillian pulled such an
asshole move on Bael, that really pissed me off, but then had the
outcome I wanted, with some reservations because Jillian was still
being a tool! I almost feel like Jillian doesn't deserve Bael. Damn
you Harper, I hate conflict! Ugh...that's all I'm saying, I'm done.

Narrator
Review

Amanda
Ronconi is one of my favorite narrators! She is totally awesome, and
fabulous! I always enjoy her comedic timing, along with the right
touch of snark to her tone, lol. Hands down 5 Fangs. Jonathan Davis
also narrated in Bael's POV parts of the book. I don't believe I have
ever listened to anything by him before. I would have to double check
that, but doesn't ring a bell. He did well. His take on the story was
not as performance driven as Amanda's, more just like reading, but
hey it didn't suck so there ya go. I can always appreciate a smooth
voice, and excellent audio. Jonathan was cool, and I give him 3
Fangs.

Friday, March 30, 2018

One
day, not long from now, it becomes almost impossible to murder anyone
- 999 times out of a thousand, anyone who is intentionally killed
comes back. How? We don't know. But it changes everything: war,
crime, daily life.Tony
Valdez is a Dispatcher - a licensed, bonded professional whose job is
to humanely dispatch those whose circumstances put them in death's
crosshairs, so they can have a second chance to avoid the reaper. But
when a fellow Dispatcher and former friend is apparently kidnapped,
Tony learns that there are some things that are worse than death and
that some people are ready to do almost anything to avenge a supposed
wrong.It's
a race against time for Valdez to find his friend before it's too
late...before not even a Dispatcher can save him.

The
Dispatcher is a great futuristic story, in a world where people never
really die. Dispatcher Tony Valdez reluctantly takes a journey into
the underground world of Dispatcher's along with Detective Langdon in
order to find his fellow Dispatcher Jimmy Albert. Will they find
Billy dead or alive? Will Tony survive the hunt?

The
concept of this story reminds me of a the Twilight Zone. The world is
just so odd, and really screws with your mind. Dispatcher's are a
part of a government run program, like part of the police department.
They wield an applicator that when used on someone who has just died,
it brings them back to life. The success rate is pretty high, but
there are times when it doesn't work and the person is really dead.
There are rules that the Dispatcher's have to abide by, so when they
take side jobs, (which is legal for them to do) the gray area of the
rules are pushed to the limits.

Tony
is a straight shooter when it comes to his work. He has in the past
worked private gigs, but when the waters started getting muddy, he
left. But not before introducing Billy to all the extra money he
could earn. Turns out Billy was more about the money than his own
morals, and that is what got him into trouble. While investigating
Billy's disappearance, Langdon lands on Valdez's front door. They use
to be partners, and Langdon wants to know everything Valdez knows.
Langdon is a sneaking bitch though and basically blackmails Valdez
into helping her with the investigation. Well blackmail may be the
wrong term, but she forces his hand. The investigation takes Valdez
way beyond his comfort zone, and he uncovers just how seedy the side
jobs can be. It was really fascinating how people managed to work
around the rules to their benefit, and profit. I enjoyed the hunt as
much as I enjoyed the concept of the story, which led me to loving
the character Valdez. Although he was on the up and up, he knew how
to kick ass too!

Narrator
Review

Zachary
Quinto did a fine job with his narration. His tone was the perfect
blend of masculine and soothing, with a touch of sensitivity when
called for. He never once took me out of the story, and the sound
quality was excellent. Great job Zachary! ~ 4 Fangs ~

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